Top 10: Britain's fastest roller coasters

We offer a guide to Britain's 10 fastest roller coasters and a couple of even more rapid rides found beyond our shores. -- 10. Shockwave Drayton Manor Park, Staffordshire 85 km/h (53 mph) Shockwave opened in 1994 and is Europe's only stand-up roller coaster - riders remain on their feet as they travel through 4 inversion including a loop, zero-gravity roll and two corkscrews. During the ride, Shockwave reaches up to 53 mph and delivers a maximum G force of 4. www.draytonmanor.co.uk
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